OSHA Fall Protection 2

Question 1

When must an employer develop a written fall protection plan?

Accepted Answer

Only when conventional fall protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard

Answer

A written fall protection plan is required under OSHA only when conventional fall protection systems (guardrails, nets, PFAS) are infeasible or would create a greater hazard, and the plan must be prepared by a qualified person.

Question 2

What is the required anchorage strength for a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs per employee attached

Answer

OSHA requires PFAS anchorage points to support a minimum of 5,000 pounds per employee attached, or be designed by a qualified person with a safety factor of at least two.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of fall protection under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Safety monitoring system used alone in general industry

Answer

A safety monitoring system alone is acceptable in construction for certain low-slope roofing work but is generally NOT an accepted sole means of fall protection in general industry under 29 CFR 1910.

Question 4

What does OSHA require employers to do before any employee works in an area where fall hazards exist?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a job hazard analysis and implement fall protection measures

Answer

Employers must identify fall hazards through a job hazard analysis and implement appropriate fall protection controls before workers are exposed to those hazards.

Question 5

When using a self-retracting lifeline (SRL), where should the anchor point ideally be located?

Accepted Answer

Directly overhead or as high as possible above the worker

Answer

Anchoring an SRL directly overhead minimizes fall distance and swing-fall hazard, providing the most effective fall arrest when the worker falls straight down.

OSHA Safety Certificate Practice Test

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OSHA Fall Protection 2